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* Providing networking opportunities 

* Representing the interests of business with government

CHAMBER NOTES

October 21, 2008

A weekly summary of events, activities and information of interest to members of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce.

DID YOU KNOW......... "October 23, 1924 --- The first radio network broadcast to the Pacific Coast allowed listeners in California, Oregon, and Washington to hear U.S. President Calvin Coolidge dedicate the Chamber of Commerce building in Washington, D.C. The Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce is one of the oldest members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce."

RUSS CLARK IS OK: A story in Tuesday's Appeal-Democrat mistakenly referred to Chamber Board Member Russ Clark as "recently deceased." Chamber staff have talked with Russ and he is fine. The story has been corrected on the newspaper's web site. We wanted to help Russ get this information out to the Chamber community as quickly as possible.

"'TIS THE SEASON TO SHOP LOCAL:" There are 22 businesses offering a Chamber discount. The businesses and their discounts will be printed in Business Today on Monday, October 27, and they can be found online at www.yubasutterchamber.com under Discounts to the Public. Two thousand discount cards have been distributed. Local television, radio and newspaper representatives are helping put together a "'Tis the Season to Shop Local" campaign to launch in November. The campaign motto is, "The Buck Stays Here." It is not too late to participate in the program!  For your listing in Business Today, publicity materials, Shop Local buttons and the discount cards, call the Chamber at 743-6501 or go online to www.yubasutterchamber.com.

PLACEMAT ADVERTISING:  The Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce is offering small business members a great affordable advertising opportunity.  We will be printing approximately 1,000 placemats that we will be using at our 2009 Business Connection Breakfasts, Legislative Lunches, etc.  Members can place a business card advertisement on the placemats for $100!  Space is limited and we expect them to sell quickly, so reserve your spot now.  To reserve your space or for more information please contact Mandy Jones, mjones@yubasutterchamber.com or call 530-743-3497.

This Week's Chamber Events

Tuesday, October 21, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  The Happy Viking Sports Pub & Eatery, 741 Plumas, Yuba City.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, October 28, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Aroma Catering Sutter View Events & Wedding Receptions Facility, 1939 Acacia, Sutter.

Wednesday, October 29, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Northside Fitness XRCade, 650 N. Walton, Yuba City.

Friday, October 31, 7:30 a.m., Business Connection Breakfast:  "Transportation" is October's topic with invited speakers Karen Doron, Communication & Media Officer in the Marketing & Public Relations Dept of the Sacramento County Airport, and Darold Heikens, Project Manager with Caltrans. Join us at Sam's Club, 900 N. Walton in Yuba City.  $12 with a reservation by Wednesday, October 29, 4:00 p.m., $15 after.  Our special thanks to United Way, the October breakfast sponsor and Colusa Casino Resort, the 2008 breakfast series sponsor.

Other Member Community Business Events & News

Through the month of October at Dancing Tomato Caffe, guess the weight of the giant pumpkin, win a FREE dinner and the pumpkin too!  Contest ends Wednesday, October 29.  990 N. Walton Ave, Yuba City.

Thursday, October 23, 6-7:30 pm, First-time Home Buyers workshop.  Presented by Butte Community Bank, you'll learn all the steps required to purchase a home, including how to qualify for first-time homebuyer benefits and programs.  The topics covered are what to expect throughout the loan process, how your credit score affects your mortgage interest rates and fees, the meaning of common real estate terms and how to access various city and county down payment assistance programs.  There is no fee to attend, a light meal is provided and reservations are required.  For more information and reservations visit www.buttecommunity.com/workshop or call 1-888-842-8883.  The workshop will be held at Sutter Yuba Association of Realtors, 1558 Starr Dr, Yuba City.

Thursday, October 23, 7:00 p.m., Meet the Candidates.  Presented by the Live Oak District Chamber of Commerce, the City of Live Oak candidates will be speaking at the Live Oak Community Center, 10200 "O" St in Live Oak.

Friday, October 24, 5-8 p.m., RE/MAX Gold Reception benefits Hands of Hope: Resources for Homeless Families.  Did you know there are approximately 700 HOMELESS CHILDREN in the Yuba and Sutter communities?  Hors d'oeuvres by Sopa Thai Cuisine and Aroma Catering, fine wines, desserts, musical entertainment, and a silent auction, $10 donation per person.  All proceeds will benefit Hands of Hope.  Congressman Wally Herger is scheduled to attend the event.  Please join us for a special evening at the Historic Danville House 771 Ramirez Rd in Marysville.  For tickets and more information, call RE/MAX Gold Real Estate at 751-8000. 

Friday, October 24, 6:00 p.m., Business Social Mixer.  All local business owners are invited to this business networking and social event. Food and beverages will be served.  Casino Marysville, 515 4^th St, Marysville.

Saturday, October 25, Make A Difference Day.  Join in the community clean-up at Ellis Lake from 8 a.m. to noon and bring your garden tools.  For more information call the Yuba County One Stop at 749-4834.  Or join the Harmony Health Family Resource Center with building picnic tables and benches.  This day is dedicated to the revitalization of Fernwood Park and North Beale Rd.  Neighborhood walk. Design fair and lunch from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Meet at Linda Elementary School, 6180 Dunning Ave and bring your tools, labor and energy.  Call Gloria at 742-5049 or Kevin at 749-5674. 

Saturday, October 25, Noon - 4:00 p.m., Flood Aware/Flood Prepare Fair.   Sutter County Human Services Dept, 1445 Veterans Memorial Circle, Yuba City.   

Sunday, October 26, 5:00 p.m., Community Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  The 2008 annual Candlelight Vigil, sponsored by Casa de Esperanza, will be held this year at the Gazebo at Ellis Lake.  For more information, call 674-5400.

Monday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Getting Started with Government Contracting.  This workshop will cover the certification qualifications, benefits and application websites for several Federal and state certifications.  Presented by The Federal Technology Center and held at the Yuba Community College District's Small Business Development Center, 1227 Bridge Street, Ste C (behind Umpqua Bank) in Yuba City.  There is no fee to attend.  Register online at www.TheFTC.org or call toll free (866) 382-7822.

Mon-Wed, Oct 27-29, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Pink Trunk Thrift Shop Half-Price Sale.    Everything in the store half-price.  Proceeds benefit Rideout Memorial Hospital to purchase needed equipment.  201 D St, Ste A-1, in Marysville (parking lot behind PG&E office.)  Call 671-1023 for more information.

Friday, October 31, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Scarysville Halloween Festival, Historic D Street, Marysville. This is the 3^rd annual festival and includes more than 50 participating businesses with trick or treating, tractor hay rides, costume contests, games, a maze, music and more. Contact Kathy at Welton Realty, 741-1234 or 218-8619, or D Street Salon, 743-4555.

Thursday, November 13, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Small Business ExPO & Matchmaking Fair. Sponsored by the California Public Utilities Commission and Comcast, the fair will help small business owners to learn about business opportunities with state government agencies and utilities. Individual appointments can be made with these agencies to go over the paperwork process. To date, 28 vendors representing a variety of agencies will be on hand. Eighteen will be part of the matchmaking segment, which allows business owners to make individual appointments with the agencies. To register for a matchmaking session, e-mail smallbiz@cpuc.ca.gov. Caltrans, the Small Business Development Center, Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce and the Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation are assisting with planning locally.  The Fair will be held at the Best Western Bonanza Inn & Convention Center, 1001 Clark Ave in Yuba City.

Thursday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. to Noon, "Understanding Your Local Economy" workshop.  Dr. David Gallo, CSU, Chico Economics Professor and Resident Economist of the Center for Economic Development, will present data and trends and how the differing factors of economics relate and affect growth in our communities in the Beckwourth Room at the Yuba County One Stop.  Pre-registration by November 7 is required, with a limited number of seats available.  Registration forms are available at the Chamber office, 429 10^th Street, Marysville.  For more information, call the Center for Economic Development at (530) 898-4598.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, October 27, 2008, Sponsor:  Yuba-Sutter Disposal, Inc

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